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GALLERY: Northants Steelbacks supporters having a Blast at Finals Day

The Shoe Army were on the road again on Saturday, backing the Northants Steelbacks at the Vitality Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston.

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Council and BID respond after Northampton café owner warns business may not survive

West Northamptonshire Council says it remains committed to revitalising Northampton town centre, while Northampton Town Centre BID says it continues to support local businesses, after a café owner warned her business may not survive without greater action to address the challenges facing independen...

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Five sentenced after police dismantle major Northamptonshire drugs gang

A Northamptonshire gang who lived lavish lifestyles funded by the profits of supplying drugs in the town have been jailed for a combined total of 26 years and seven months.

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Mystery surrounds future of Turtle Bay Northampton restaurant after site is put up for rent

A mystery surrounds the future of Turtle Bay’s Northampton restaurant after its site has been put up for rent.

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Council confirm formal enforcement action against another controversial shisha bar in Northampton – which could see it demolished

West Northamptonshire Council has confirmed it is taking formal enforcement action against a controversial shisha bar in Northampton – which could see it demolished.

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Fire-hit Northampton recycling company seeks support to save 26 jobs

A Northampton recycling company that transforms end-of-life carpets into reusable materials is appealing for public support after a major fire destroyed a third of its factory and put 26 jobs at risk.

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Northampton man jailed for five years after being found guilty of child sexual offences

A Northampton man has been jailed for five years after he was found guilty of more than a dozen child sexual offences.

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Northampton drug dealer jailed after officers forced entry to property and found 'significant quantity' of crack cocaine and heroin

A Northampton drug dealer has been jailed after officers forced entry into a property and found a “significant quantity” of crack cocaine and heroin.

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Man in his 30s died at the scene of collision between lorry and car on A5 in Northamptonshire

A man in his 30s died at the scene of a collision between a lorry and a car on the A5 in Northamptonshire, police have confirmed.

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In pictures: Year 6 leavers across Northampton say goodbye as they head off for summer break

It is an emotional time for pupils, parents and teachers alike as Year 6 children wave goodbye to their primary school years.

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Ownership of Northamptonshire village community hub transferred to parish council

Earls Barton Parish Council is celebrating its new ownership of the St John’s Ambulance (EBPC) building in Elizabeth Way, with plans to restore the space for community use.

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Look inside Northamptonshire barn conversion home 'rich in period charm' and set on more than three acres of land

A Northamptonshire barn conversion home, “rich in period charm” and set on more than three acres of land, has been added to the market.

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Executive headteacher who pioneered Northamptonshire school federation retires

"Watching our schools grow together while retaining their individual character has been one of the greatest achievements of my career”

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Award-winning parks across West Northants celebrate another year of Green Flag success

Five parks and green spaces across West Northamptonshire have once again been recognised among the best in the country after retaining their prestigious Green Flag awards.

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'Woke bureaucracy': Reform votes down disability forum and champion proposals at West Northamptonshire Council

Calls to re-establish a forum focused on the experiences of disabled people and create ‘disability champions’ within West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) have been rejected after the Reform UK administration branded the proposals “woke bureaucracy”.

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Take a look back at 30 Disco Henry photos from a July 2009 night out in Northampton town centre

Take a look back at 30 Disco Henry photos from a July 2009 night out in Northampton town centre.

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'I could lose my business and another £25k in court case against WNC’ – Northampton Market Square food van owner speaks out

A Northampton Market Square food van owner has spoken out after a court hearing brought against them by West Northants Council.

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Judge warns of £25k costs risk as Northampton Market Square food van dispute moves towards trial

A legal battle over a Northampton Market Square food van is heading towards trial – with a judge warning the losing side could face a £25,000 legal bill.

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Free beach to return to Northampton Market Square as packed summer programme unveiled

A free beach, outdoor cinema, fairground rides and live events are set to transform Northampton Market Square this summer as a new programme of activities aims to bring more visitors into the town centre.

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Northamptonshire man, aged 24, appears in court charged with child sex offence

A 24-year-old Northamptonshire man has appeared in court charged with a child sex offence.